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Summary

This version improves the precision of cutting files and includes fixes for problems introduced by macOS Sierra.

Changelog

• Improved alignment of top and bottom cuts when creating cutting files.
• Improved cut precision near nose and tail.
• Improved cutter connections between cuts.
• Improved local number formatting in the Dimensions panel.
• Added the option to save a local zip file of a problem report if the user is not connected to the internet.
• Added widened flip assist cuts.
• Moved tail chop cut up to the end of the board.
• Removed tail feather.

Bug Fixes

• Bay window remaining permanently visible in macOS Sierra.
• Some key commands not being supported in macOS Sierra.
• Problem report submission hanging due to connection problems.
• Fixed a bug that disabled angel wings.

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Summary

Alignment Cuts.

Changelog

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Summary

This version improves interface usability, designer control over the machine an important bug fixes.

Changelog

• Enabled tabbing through fields in Machine Parameters Panel and Board Info panel.
• Expanded allowed strut height range
• Moved controller, machine length fields to machine settings column.
• Modified [Make File] button actions to:
• notify user that a board must be open if it's not, and then stops.
• validates parameters, notifies user of problems and stops if there are any.
• if parameters are valid
• copies these into the current board file
• writes the machine file.

• Expanded range of stringer double cut depth to 40 mm (was 20 mm)
• Changed bad strut position warning message: changed special feature code values for MSS import/export and Preferences import/export.
• Added warning message if an Aku controller and board struts are not exactly height
• Changed bad strut dialog text. Added 'overwrite' confirmation prompt when saving to an MSS that already exists.
• Removed 'n' from 'Make File' confirmation message
• Improved error handling when strut location is not under blank.
• [use MSS] button now also applies MSS values to currently open board
• Changed default angel wing angle from and def. angel wing distance.
• Changed default machine length from 0 to 300
• Added angel wing tooltips to the labels as well as the text fields.
• Decreased minimum allowed angel wing angle to 25 degrees
• "Save As" file dialog now shows files in directory
• Synchronized machine length with displayed GUI value
• Improved clarity of in-app support text
• Improved installation process with faster download and automatic 32/64-bit java detection.

Bug Fixes

• Some board files in windows explorer would not lunch AKUshaper on double click.
• Some board files in windows explorer did not have the bird icon.
• Problem reporting either hung or failed.
• Removed message notifying users of new machines that large top rail angles no longer set bottom rail cuts to zero. For old machine users, disabled action setting bot. rail cuts to zero, and it's user warning message
• Corrected tail stop positioning
• Corrected condition that caused filenames to be truncated

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Summary

This version adds the ability to slide the board back and forth in the bay. You can zoom in as if you had your nose right to the board and move from nose to tail. If you slide the board into the wall you get a great cross section view.

Changelog

• Enhanced the 3D Bay to slide the board horizontally. This offers the shaper the experience of seeing the board at eye level as it changes from nose to tail. Use the 'a' and 'd' keys for keyboard use or the sliding dial.
• OBJ file format export for heavyweight subscribers. (File -> Export)
• Adopted Mac App Store entitlements. Soon the app and updates will be published automatically through the Mac App Store.
• New PDF printout for full sized printing for upandcomer and above subscribers. (File -> Export)
• Shortcut keys for selecting panels (mouse over for tooltip)
• More detailed information for bug reporting and feature requests
• Preserves selected panel when a non-BRX board is loaded after a BRX board was displayed
• Removed non-relevant hide/show options
• Changed default support directory on Mac to conform to Apple standards
• Updated for Mac App store embedding Java 7 JRE
• Bug fixes:
  • Improvements to speed of Board Manager (File -> Board Manager)
  • Save_and_Reload preserves current slice
  • Improved double-click open reliability
  • Adding new slice in ft-decimal reflects accurate units
  • Erroneous BRX board length change corrected
  • Fixed length and thickness dialog ‘OK’ and ‘Cancel’ bug
  • Fixed MSS saving bug

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Summary

Fixed the bottom rail angle is seen on rare boards that have a super concave at the bottom stringer. Very rare issue that is almost never seen because it's specific to a rare type of design.

Changelog

Fixed the bottom rail start issue with boards with lots of concave, especially near the stringer.

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Summary

This release fixes an issue where the bay would freeze with certain boards, and also includes a number of general fixes. See the changelog for the full list.

We've been seeing a lot of busted boards recently -- if you've been having issues with the bay please see the page below for general design advice and things to watch for:

http://www.akushaper.com/help/fixing-busted-boards

Changelog

• Added password reset button to login prompt.
• Added link to youtube tutorials page to login prompt and help menu.
• Fixed issue causing bay to freeze up with certain boards. Now includes warning with link to help page.
• Fixed issue with using periods in filenames.
• Fixed red font issue in pdfs.
• Fixed issue with extra Z resetting to -1 in machine parameters panel.

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Summary

Fixes width scaling issue introduced in 2.2.0 and a major freezing issue. See 2.2.0 for a full description of recent changes.

Changelog

• Fixed width scaling issue.
• Fixed freezing issue when loading a blank on a board with bad points.

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Summary

The latest release of Aku Shaper includes support for reading .s3dx files, a new rail editing feature, and a number of little fixes. Lots to enjoy in this one. See the changelog for more details and links to video overviews.

Big props out to Thomas at Shape3d and Francisco Flores for all their help on this one.

Changelog

• Added ability to open .s3dx files. Please upgrade to Shape3d X 9.0.7.1 if you're using an older version.
• Added new rail editing feature. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q77UUhDZUTE. More to come on this one.
• Added ability to see the lower rail line in the bay. Toggled on and off using the spacebar just like all the other curves.
• Changed open and save dirs to be remembered separately (per Biolos).
• Changed slice constraints. First tangent can now be used to easily create double concaves.
• Changed zoom increments in bay to be much finer using the keyboard shortcuts.
• Fixed point drawing to always draw blue points on top of the red and yellow ones
• Fixed point selection to always select blue point first
• Fixed issue with dead points causing the bay to crash and added a new autocollapse feature. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRgdK-_-LSo
• Fixed multiple toolpath issues related to specific tail shapes and bottom transitions

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